Chinese mafia behind fake Philippine passports – lawmaker
MANILA, Philippines — A Chinese mafia is providing Chinese nationals with seemingly legitimate Philippine passports using “spurious documents,” according to Rep. Robert Ace Barbers.
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46 AFP generals, flag officers get CA approval
MANILA, Philippines — The appointments of 46 generals and flag officers of the Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) have been approved ad interim by the Commission on Appointments (CA).
Namfrel founder Jose Concepcion, 92
MANILA, Philippines — Jose Concepcion Jr., founder of election watchdog National Movement for Free Elections (Namfrel), passed away yesterday at the age of 92.
ASEAN , Australia: SCS must be sea of peace
MELBOURNE – Southeast Asian and Australian leaders yesterday warned against actions that “endanger peace” in the South China Sea, following fresh maritime confrontations between China and the Philippines.
Govt urged to act vs passport syndicate
SURIGAO del Norte 2nd District Rep. Robert Ace Barbers urged authorities to act against a scheme wherein Chinese nationals acquire legitimate Philippine passports through illegal means.
Marcos to Australia: Continue 'active engagement' in Indo-Pacific region
MANILA, Philippines: President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. on Wednesday urged Australia to continue its «active engagement» to ensure peace and stability in the Indo-Pacific region.
House probe on irregular sale of NFA rice set on March 7
MANILA, Philippines — The House agriculture committee will conduct an investigation on Thursday into the alleged irregular sale of rice by officials of the National Food Authority (NFA), who are also currently being probed on allegations of corruption.
Marcos calls Chinese presence in Philippine Rise 'clear intrusion'
MANILA, Philippines — President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. said on Wednesday that the reported presence of Chinese vessels in the Philippine Rise constituted a “clear intrusion” into the country’s territory.